Near Perfect Edged Weapon Reproductions

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Re: Near Perfect Edgd Weapon Reproductions

As far as I know, "B&A" purchased a larger amount of parts for daggers, remaining after the end of their production 1942nd in Solingen.
It is possible that they themselves produce some parts.
Basically, at that time, it was very popular to sell souvenirs Western soldiers.
I know that some collectors consider these daggers "original", but for me the is postwar Frankenstein.

Re: Near Perfect Edgd Weapon Reproductions

Postwar Herr dagger Clemen&Jung, with Damascus blade.
Blade is a complete reproduction, and parts of the daggers are mixed.

Clemen&Jung was has never produced Damascus blade, especially etched with gold letters, during TR. (they were not a big company in these time.)
To my knowledge, they are entered into the business after WW2, in order to sell souvenirs U.S. soldiers. but in this story I'm not 100% sure, (maybe this is a copy of the Modern Age), but the same story exists with Naval daggers, produced by Clemen&Jung, after WW2.

Re: Near Perfect Edgd Weapon Reproductions

Re: Near Perfect Edgd Weapon Reproductions

Complete replica of first the L.W. dagger.

Swastika on cross guard and pommel look "soft", there are no sharp lines.
Blade tip is "short" and scabbard band are irregular.
In addition, the dagger is 100% mint, no trace "aluminum yellow dust" and swastikas were completely preserved gold finish.